He lifted a rock only to drop it on his own foot.
With the Wittelsbach family's intervention, Ye Chen no longer needs to worry about losing billions every day.
But he has something to worry about!
If it's just a loss of a few billion, he can still afford it.
But if he's losing billions every day, it won't just take ten days or half a month; he probably couldn't afford to lose even a week's worth of losses!
What should we do now?
"Ye Dong is young and promising..."
"Mr. Ye, I don't know if you're engaged. My daughter just turned 18 this year; she's very beautiful, has a fantastic figure, and a wonderful personality..."
"I don't know if Mr. Ye will have time next week..."
After a brief silence, the video conference immediately erupted into noise.
The higher-ups all took the initiative to curry favor with Ye Chen. Some invited him to dinner, some wanted to visit him in person, and some even offered to "send their daughters" to him.
Even Antonio, the CEO of Kering Group, the largest shareholder, took the initiative to invite Ye Chen for afternoon tea.
Gerald Herbert stood there awkwardly.
He was extremely proud, and even now, Gerald Herbert still refused to bow down to Ye Chen.
He still harbored a glimmer of hope.
What if the Wittelsbach family only helps Ye Chen today, and then stops helping him tomorrow or the day after?
He might lose some money, but Gerald Herbert wouldn't admit defeat in front of so many people.
"Ye Chen, so what if the Wittelsbach family is helping you today? Will they always help you?!"
"Moreover, here at Kering Group, you're still the third-largest shareholder, subordinate to me, the second-largest shareholder!!!"
Gerald Herbert could only find some sense of superiority in this.
"You wanted to acquire Elisa's shares and those of several other minority shareholders last night, hoping to surpass me? That's just wishful thinking."
"Let me tell you this: you'll never get your hands on any shares held by Elisa and the others in your entire life!!!"
Gerald Herbert mentioned a detail.
Gerald Herbert's words surprised Ye Chen somewhat.
Last night, Ye Chen sent someone to investigate the shareholding structure of Kering Group, wanting to see if he could surpass Gerald Herbert after completing the challenge and obtaining the 6% share.
The result, however, left Ye Chen somewhat disappointed.
Even if he obtained this 6% stake, he still wouldn't be able to surpass Gerald Herbert.
With his 6% stake, he now holds 29% of the shares, while Gerald Herbert holds 29.87%.
It's only 0.87% more than itself.
So Ye Chen thought that in reality, he would spend money to acquire 1%, or even more, shares to surpass Gerald Herbert.
Finally, Ye Chen set his sights on the 1.62% stake held by Elisa, whom Gerald Herbert had mentioned.
Ye Chen contacted Elisa last night, and Elisa said she needed to think about it. Ye Chen is still waiting.
Unexpectedly, Gerald Herbert already knew about this news, and it seems he even persuaded Elisa.
Now, he might not be able to surpass Gerald Herbert today.
Although Ye Chen felt a little regretful, he didn't think much of it.
Although he couldn't surpass Gerald Herbert today, he would be rewarded with shares in Kering Group if the game presented another challenge.
I will absolutely and unequivocally surpass Gerald Herbert!!!
He might even become the largest shareholder of Kering Group.
After all, Antonio, the current largest shareholder of Kering Group, only holds 32 percent of the shares.
"Ye Chen, are you disappointed?!"
"I'm going to say this right now: you will never, ever, ever surpass me within the Kering Group!"
"I will always stand on your head, always!!!"
Gerald Herbert said through gritted teeth.
As long as he's in the group, no matter whose shares Ye Chen wants to acquire, he'll do everything he can to stop him!
He wanted to ensure that Ye Chen could never stand above him.
No matter how powerful Ye Chen is outside the company, within the group, he will always be subordinate to you!
Ha ha ha ha.
Gerald Herbert was inwardly laughing hysterically.
He finally found something to comfort himself.
At the same moment, Ye Chen's phone on the table vibrated.
Ye Chen used his laptop for this video conference, leaving his phone casually placed next to him.
Hearing his phone ring, Ye Chen picked it up and saw it was a message from the game.
【bite】
[Dinner party tonight, a memorable birthday celebration for Ling'er. We'll not let House get away with this; we'll send him to Siberia so he can experience his "new life." Challenge complete.]
Congratulations on acquiring 6% of Kering Group's shares (the share purchase agreement has been placed in your villa; please check your inbox).
Congratulations on receiving 245 experience points!
Congratulations on receiving 142 mall points!
It's estimated that the middle-aged black man just successfully delivered the goods to Siberia, so this game challenge is complete.
Just as Ye Chen finished looking at the phone and was about to put it away, the game suddenly popped up another message.
【bite】
[Bonus rewards triggered for successfully completing the challenge]
Congratulations on acquiring a 3% stake in Kering Group!
Upon seeing the rewards for the extra challenge, Ye Chen's eyes widened instantly!
Now, things have changed again!
After that, Ye Chen held 23% of Kering Group's shares, and now he's adding another 6%, plus another 3%!!!
That means my stake in Kering Group has become 32%!
Gerald Herbert holds 29.87% of the shares, while the largest shareholder, Antonio, holds 32%.
In other words, he had suddenly surpassed Gerald Herbert and become one of the largest shareholders of Kering Group, alongside Antonio!
Now, all my regrets are gone.
Sure enough, after my luck stat increased, my luck really did improve!!!
There's no need to wait for next time; Gerald Herbert's dream has been shattered today.
Ye Chen put down his phone and smiled at Gerald Herbert.
Gerald Herbert was still talking non-stop, his face beaming with excitement and pride.
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